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Always the best burger in the world. In fact pretty much everything is good here. You really can't go wrong. However on Sunday's at 6:00 it turns into Romper Room. Screaming uncontrolled children run around the the dining room and terrorise the customers. But other...More

found this place by accident when in IL for our daughters graduation from great lakes. great simple comfort food, cozy ambience and right in the middle of town. The staff is attentive and professional. Lake forest has a charming downtown and there is a very...More

Went to the Lantern for a couple of beers on a sunny Sunday afternoon. What a great spot. Nothing fancy mind you but obviously a local hangout. The beer prices were excellent. They have a popcorn machine for munching. If I lived in Lake Forest,...More

Locals have flocked here for generations. Best burgers, good beer selection, friendly servers and great location. It is surprisingly resistant to train noise from the line across the street and has its own train set circling a well-run dining area

The food here was delicious! We had felt a little out of place in the general Lake Forest area but felt at ease here and really enjoyed our meal. We sat in the bar area and there were a few local regulars in there as...More

Sunday night is Balloon Lady night for kids. We (4 adults and two grandchildren aged 3 and 5) arrived 5 minutes before the Balloon Lady did. She started her rounds just after we were seated and was getting to our table about the time we...More

Traditional place in this town as the only bar for years with food. Food is pretty basic no frills and average taste at best. Love the location with many so called “locals” keeping it alive. Today more choices near town so give them a try...More

Ate here twice yesterday. Had their chili with cheese and onions for lunch and it was the best. A little spicy but that is my preference. Bar service was prompt and good.
A group of us went back for fish and chips for dinner. The...More

I ate here with my son. He had the Mac and cheese and he said it was the best he ever had. I had a cheeseburger and it was fantastic. Truly great. They also give each table popcorn, which was terrific too. I am just...More